ADB approves $235 mln loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to further upgrade a national highway in Pakistan, crucial to regional connectivity and...
Wang Yi, Qureshi discuss Afghanistan
On 18th August, Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi spoke on a call with Chinese state councillor Wang Yi. The two leaders discussed Afghanistan's...
Imran Khan congratulates Airlift for securing $85mn funding
The Lahore-based online shopping delivery firm Airlift Technologies Pvt. has secured the largest-ever round for a Pakistani startup in a Series B investment. Starting as a transit startup that was gaining fast traction in the country with 35 thousand rides a day, the company shifted to a shopping delivery service as the pandemic struck.
Khan, Boris discuss Afghan engagement and flight restrictions
On Wednesday, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan received a call from his British counterpart, Boris Johnson. They exchanged views on the rapidly changing environment...
Must stay engaged with Afghanistan, Imran Khan to Merkel
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that as Pakistan was reaching out to all Afghan leaders, the international community must also stay engaged, particularly to support the people of Afghanistan economically.
MG 5 spotted in Pakistan: Here are some features of car!
A video of the much-awaited sedan MG 5 has been circulating on social media. After being teased by Javed Afridi in February 2021, seeing a real-life unit aboard a car trailer has stirred excitement among people waiting for more options in the sedan sector.
Govt to offer collateral free loans to small businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday launched SME Asaan Finance to facilitate small and medium enterprises by providing them with collateral-free loans. This is following the government's promise to promote SMEs that contribute 40pc to the annual GDP of Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan Clash: T20 World Cup 2021
T20 World Cup is set to see the cricket match between two arch rivals Pakistan and India on October 24. International Cricket Council on...
US combat helis disperse Afghan civilians from runway
On Monday, advanced combat Apache helicopters were put in use to disperse panic-ridden Afghan masses from the tarmac at Kabul airport. With chaos enveloping...
Pakistan’s path to achieving its true potential
Pakistan has immense potential, but achieving sustainable and inclusive growth requires a strong commitment from the government, greater private sector participation, and overcoming structural challenges. The present government is serious about addressing the major concerns faced by the economy, and its ambitious plans can become a reality with rational and long-term planning.
Barriers to Pakistan’s Export Led Growth
High protectionism serves as a hurdle to industrialization and needs to be addressed in order for the manufacturing sector to grow sustainably, create employment, and earn foreign exchange by increasing and diversifying exports. They also emphasize that modern techniques need to be adopted to enhance productivity, Executive Director & Secretary General APTMA explains.
Pakistan’s unsustainable public pension system
Tick-tock, tick-tock, Pakistan's ticking bomb are the hundreds of thousands of retired government employees and ex-army officials. The country has a trillion-Rupee problem, and it's growing: funding old government employees and army pensioners after retirement. The sheer quantum of the amount is creating a bigger issue than even the power sector’s circular debt. We give you an exegesis of the issue and possible long-term solutions.